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Service Area Map

DEAM provides emergency food and financial aid to those who meet eligibility requirements for residency, and can provide the necessary documentation.

Please enter your address into the map finder below to determine if you are in the coverage area for assistance. If you are NOT in our service area click HERE to see additional resources where you may be able to receive help.

All requests for client service must be considered in person at the DEAM office at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 9:00–11:30am, Monday-Friday except that Utility bill assistance is by appointment only. Call 404-373-2300 on Mondays or Fridays at 11:00 am to request an appointment time for utility assistance.

DEAM provides services to all qualifying residents without regard to race, gender, age, religion, or sexual orientation. Due to limited financial resources, unfortunately, it is not always possible to help all qualifying residents.

Most requests for aid must be made in person at the DEAM office. However there is one exception:

Utility bill assistance is by appointment only. Call 404-373-2300 on Mondays or Fridays at 11:00 am to request an appointment time for utility assistance.

Food and prescription assistance is provided in person on a first-come, first-served basis.

Zipcodes served by DEAM

Below is a comprehensive list of zipcodes served by DEAM. Please use this guide to determine if you are eligible for services. If you discover your residence zip code is not included, please see the list of additional resources at the bottom of this page for organizations that might be able to assist you.

30030

30002

30079

PORTIONS of a few other zip codes located inside the blue area outlined in the above interactive map.

DEAM Services Offered

The DEAM office is open Monday–Friday, 9:00–11:30am. Please see each service below for specific hours and instructions. See bottom of page for holiday closings.

Food Distribution

DEAM provides emergency food and basic toiletries to qualifying residents. Depending on food pantry stocks, DEAM can generally give out bags of groceries and supplies that will provide three nutritious meals/day for three days for all qualifying family members, once per month. Basic toiletries include soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, toilet paper, feminine hygiene supplies and diapers, and are dependent on current pantry supply.

Food Pantry Locations and Schedules

All clients must apply in-person at the main DEAM office at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Monday-Friday, 9:00-11:30am, before receiving food from one of the two food pantries listed below. Clients are asked to be at the office by 11:30am.

Clothing Assistance

DEAM provides new and gently used clothing for children and adults, including summer and winter wear.

After making an appointment at the DEAM office at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Monday-Friday, 9:00–11:30am, qualified residents may select clothes from one of two clothes closets at Avondale Estates First Baptist Church and Decatur First Baptist Church.

Clothes Closet Locations

Utility Continuation

DEAM helps prevent cut-off of water, gas and electricity services by providing financial assistance to qualifying residents to help pay gas, electricity, and water bills.

Utility bill assistance is by appointment only. Call 404-373-2300 on Mondays or Fridays at 11:00 am to request an appointment time. If requesting financial aid for utilities, bring current bill showing amount past due for service to the DEAM Main Office.

United WayDial 211 from any phone to be connected to the United Way 211 hotline. This excellent service provides links and contact information for many valuable services for the Decatur and greater Atlanta area, as well as nationally.

For Dekalb County residents who need emergency help with food and housing, call the Project Take Charge office at 404-284-4411 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Wednesday, and between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm on Thursday.

Senior Connections supports programs and services for seniors that maximize independence and enhance the quality of life of seniors throughout Metro Atlanta. These services include Meals on Wheels, Home Repair, In‐Home Care, Neighborhood Senior Centers, Transportation to doctors’ appointments, classes and senior excursions.

The goal of Senior Connections is to provide seniors with the assistance they need to remain in their own homes as long as possible.

DEAM Office Closings

Inclement weather:

If City Schools of Decatur are closed or delayed due to inclement weather, the DEAM office will be closed. School closings are updated on WSB radio, WSBradio.com, and other local TV, radio and internet media.

DEAM will be closed around Christmas, the week of July 4th in the summer and on the following holidays: